dseem13

dseem13 specializes in NICU, previously Mother baby.

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1. Bar Code Medication Administration NICU Style

   dseem13 replied to Mags4711's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   We put 2 ID bands on every baby using poseys. The first goes over the pulsox to keep it in place on their hand/foot, and the second goes on the small ecg lead box (no need to unwrap the baby this...

2. Tips on Drawing from Arterial Line

   dseem13 replied to mslema's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   Sorry I am no help either! We use a closed system (not sure on the brand) whether it's a UAC or PAL. You can draw back on a PAL you just have to be a little more careful the artery doesn't spasm. You...

3. Charge and Resus --How does your facility do it?

   dseem13 replied to HopefulRN2010's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   I work in a Level III 42 bed NICU (14 being intermediate beds). Most nurses are vent trained and trained for deliveries. The nurses that are on admits attend the deliveries with at the very least a NP...

4. Question on dopamine infusion

   dseem13 replied to kthelander's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   We change all our syringes/bags q24 (or more often if needed). We change most of our tubing q24 as as well with the exception of fluids that do not contain amino acids, lipids, electrolytes etc. So...

5. Floating from postpartum

   dseem13 replied to j0yegan's topic in Ob/Gyn

   When I worked in Mother baby we floated to L&D to be baby nurse and/or take care of moms in recovery (pretty much the same job as you would do on a mother baby floor just a little sooner after...

6. Why we don't hate nursing?

   dseem13 replied to The_Optimist's topic in General Nursing

   I love nursing. Yes, sometimes staffing isn't great, then there is unit politics, ridiculous amount of charting, etc, but all in all I really enjoy my job. Helping families get through hard times and...

7. Smokers need not apply?

   dseem13 replied to RainMom's topic in Nursing Professionalism

   Agreed. Our hospital is a non smoking campus, but we still hire employees that smoke. I understand and support employers for not hiring smokers. It costs them more money in health insurance and can...

8. Thank you note?

   dseem13 replied to RN-BSNheather's topic in General Nursing

   Ditto to what everyone else has said. It's proper etiquette to send thank you notes to those who interviewed you. Hope you get the

9. Did anyone enter a nursing school with a BS?

   dseem13 replied to msambitious2202's topic in General Nursing

   I had a BS in biology & psychology. I thought I wanted to go to med school, but after job shadowing realized nurses spend much more time with patients in the hospital setting. I didn't decide what...

10. 8 weeks for orientation

    dseem13 replied to pocketpixie's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Do you know if you are vent training? If you are just going to take care of intermediates for a while, I think 8 weeks would be plenty of orientation. If you're vent training, then I would ask for...

11. Is your Facility 'forcing' you to get the Flu Vaccine?

    dseem13 replied to madwife2002's topic in Disaster Preparation

    At the hospital I work at the policy is similar to those above. If we don't get the flu vaccine then we need a documented medical/or other reason for it and you must wear a mask when in patient care...

12. How long did it take to find your niche?

    dseem13 replied to bankssarn's topic in General Nursing

    My first job was in mother baby, which at the time was exactly the job I wanted. I truly enjoyed my job and my co-workers (worked there 3 years). The last 4-6 months I just felt there were some days...

13. Orientation

    dseem13 replied to karnicurnc's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    In our NICU you orient for approximately 12 weeks of intermediate care with a preceptor. You work 6mos-1yr before you are then oriented to CPAP, vents, going to deliveries, etc. I think it's great...

14. What kind of experience did you have?

    dseem13 replied to RunninOnCoffee's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I worked mother baby for 3 years before I was hired in the NICU. The NICU wasn't even on my radar until I floated there frequently when they were short staffed and found out I loved

15. Cover letter help for new grad...

    dseem13 replied to Nurse Connie's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    As far as the format of your cover letter goes, I would start (after your info, their info, the dear so and so) with a statement about hoping they will consider you for such and such position at...